Bore Snake?

[PA BEN]

Anybody use a bore snake to clean your gun? How do they work? And do you use solvent?

[Sagedawg]

 I used one for quick cleanups out on a hunt. IMO they are better than nothing but I still prefer a 1pc rod and bore guide for a good cleaning. I think they remove powder fouling but I dont think theyll pull copper out of the bore even with solvent. Just my  .


  Sage

[Gutpile]

I use them after a thorough scrubbing and for light cleaning. I think they are great but like sage said they wont get heavy fouling or copper buildup. Wish I invented them.

[Intruder]

I use them after a thorough scrubbing and for light cleaning. I think they are great but like sage said they wont get heavy fouling or copper buildup. Wish I invented them.

+1

[Curly]

I use bore cleaning foam name "Wipeout" and then swab with the boresnake.  Seems to work great.

[YukonMud]

i use one all the time.  I run it through while at the range and it has helped while out in the field too.  Does a good job of getting debris out.

[boots]

I use one on my 12 ga and it works pretty good but dont know about how well they work with rifles

[Oldguy]

I was a doubter when they first came on the market, but I've changed my mind after using them on my shotguns, pistols and rifles. I agree that they aren't the ultimate cleaning tool, but for the first cleaning at the range or in the field, they do a great job. I haven't used solvent on mine, but I know guys who do and I agree that the old rod, brush and patches as the final cleaning is still the way to go.

[runningboard]

I own one in every caliber of firearm that I have. they do the job as field cleaner when hunting far from home. convenient, easy to carry. reminds me of a "cleaning kit" that my uncle had for his 30-40 Krag rifle that he says was issue for the army back in the day. it had a "snake" made of links that fit loosely in the bore so it wouldn't scratch the bore, it had screw-on patch holder and brushes. all contained in a can that looked a lot like a prince albert tobacco tin. reinvention of the wheel continues.

[Oldguy]

I wonder how many guys have seen or know what a "Prince Albert" tobacco tin is? Makes me feel like my log in name!

[PA BEN]

I wonder how many guys have seen or know what a "Prince Albert" tobacco tin is? Makes me feel like my log in name!

Thanks for the input guy's, I'm going on a Washington St. moose hunt and plan on taking the month of Oct. off of work for this hunt. Thought a bore snake would be good to have while away from home. BTW, when I was a kid my Grandma would give us kids PRINCE ALBERT CANS to put worms in for fishing.

[runningboard]

Just thought I would show a picture for the "whippers-snappers" who've never seen one!

when I was a kid my Grandma would give us kids PRINCE ALBERT CANS to put worms in for fishing.

Your " GRANDMA"? gotta love those times, your grandma & mine were tougher than any "panty-waist" gangsta punk!

[PA BEN]

My Grandma had a double barrel, hammer style shotgun my her bed. I ask her why she have it there? She said "try and come in my window at night and you'll find out"

[scudmaster]

I swear by them.  An occasional one piece with 7.62 Sweets would clear any copper, but for regular cleaning, you can't do much better.  IMHO

[littletoes]

Well, heres something to think about....

While cleaning my guns, I never reuse cleaning patches, they go through the gun once, then get thrown away.

Tell me how you get all that crud off of a bore snake??? You want it going through your barrel again and again?

nuff said?

never used 'em, won't.
In an emergency I carry an Otis Sniper cleaning kit in my pack-emergencies only.